Distribution Mechanic

About the role

Facility Operations, a unit within Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) at Indiana University, maintains the physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at IU Bloomington. The unit provides wide‑ranging services aimed at creating a beautiful, well‑functioning campus, including repair and installation of utility production and distribution systems, welding, quality‑control inspections, training, mentoring, emergency response, and vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and install utility production and distribution systems such as chillers, boilers, water/sewer/steam/chilled water distribution and their sub‑systems.
• Perform tasks utilizing skills such as digging, cutting, drilling, painting, cleaning, and assembling.
• Perform welding tasks related to utility distribution systems, including pipe‑fitting, pipe welding, and general welding activities.
• Conduct quality control inspections of contracted utility distribution work for compliance with IU and governmental regulations.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions related to Utility Systems.
• Act as a mentor and conduct on‑the‑job training of personnel in the Utility Trainee program.
• Respond to emergency situations immediately and work quickly to correct problems.
• Perform other utilities‑related work as needed.
• Drive university vehicles as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience: 5 years of verifiable related experience and completion of the Distribution Maintenance tract of the Utility Trainee program.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Skills

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority‑setting skills.
• High commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Seek to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the university with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Advanced working knowledge of tools and equipment used in mechanical, electrical, or operational maintenance work (e.g., chillers, boilers, water/sewer/steam/chilled water distribution and sub‑systems; digging, cutting, drilling, painting, cleaning, assembling tools; PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, work gloves, respirator).
• Working knowledge of equipment, tools, techniques, skills, materials and methods of mechanical preventive maintenance work.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and maintenance/operation manuals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position as well as move about the workplace for long durations.
• Ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs and position oneself in low‑level positions; detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases.
• Ability to ascend to rooftops and move